Part Time PSW Personal Support Worker Evenings

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Care, the Personal Support Worker provides personal care and performs selected tasks, which are within their knowledge and skill, under the direction of their supervisor while adhering to regulatory and policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• To adhere to the plan of care as determined by the director of care
• To facilitate residents' move in and transfers where applicable
• To observe and report on residents care/service utilizing appropriate tools
• To assist the resident with personal care and hygiene and with activities of day to day living
• To observe and report on changes in residents condition to supervisor
• To escalate medical emergencies to supervisor or emergency medical services as appropriate
• To assist with ambulation, mobilization, transferring and adaptive aids
• To demonstrate understanding of resident/ needs and maximize abilities
• To provide cognitive, social, emotional, and psychological support to the residents and there families
• To maintain resident/client information confidentiality
• To respond to resident/ family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken within decision making authority and or concern communicated to supervisor
• To assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, including residents equipment , belongings, and nursing equipment;
• To observe & report to the Supervisor any concerns regarding residents safety, including physical environment, implement interventions as directed by his/her supervisor & advocate on client's behalf to ensure client's safety is maintained;
• To engage with other agencies involved in resident care as directed;
• To attend in services to develop knowledge and skills;
• To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity.
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Personal Support Worker program
• Experience working with seniors in a retirement setting
• Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer focus skills
• Must have demonstrated sound skills and knowledge of providing personal care duties
• Ability to perform tasks that are necessary for the position, e.g. lifting/transferring clients

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person